Training.

At Iron Core, we pride ourselves in developing the whole athlete. Mindfulness is equally as important as the physical conditioning at Iron Core Athlete. We truly take the time to get to know our athletes, we listen to their goals and aspirations, we help them through their struggles, and we motivate them to achieve their personal best. The atmosphere at Iron Core Athlete boasts achievement and perseverance, with athletes focusing on one common goal, to better themselves both in sports and in life..

Staff.

Kris Hicks- Owner and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Kris has been preparing athletes unofficially for 15 years. He has always had a knack for inspiring athletes to go above the call of duty. He believes in the importance of continuing education and attends several workshops throughout the year to make sure he's providing his athletes with top-notch training and cutting edge practices. With over 11 certifications in strength, speed, agility and resistance training, Kris is fully prepared to take your athlete to the next level. Outside of the gym, Kris works full time at his family's business Renaldo's Inc, and likes to spend his free time with his wife and daughters. He was born and raised in the Slate Belt and enjoys being a contributing member to the community.

Kerianne Hicks- Manager and Motivational Coach.

Kerianne has been active in the fitness industry for nearly 5 years. She is a certified spin instructor and acts as an apprentice under Kris' guided direction. Kerianne is the manager of Iron Core Athlete where she handles all of the "behind the scenes" work. She is also a key component in developing the mindset of our athletes. Kerianne obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from East Stroudsburg University in 2010. She continued her studies at Seton Hall University, graduating in 2014 with a Masters of Arts degree in School Counseling with extended curriculum in Professional Counseling. For 6 years, prior to Iron Core Athlete, Kerianne worked as a behavior therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kerianne is also a spors nutrition specialist, certified school counselor, and licensed behavior specialist. In her free time, Kerianne enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters.

Mike Grieco- Strength & Conditioning Coach

Being a former high level baseball player and collegiate strength coach, Mike has both experience training as an athlete and coaching athletes in the realm of sports performance. Prior to working at Iron Core, Mike competed as a 4 year starting catcher for the NCAA Division 1 St. Bonaventure Bonnies baseball team. Following his collegiate career at St. Bonaventure, Mike’s hard work both on the field and in the weight room lead to him being fortunate enough to have the opportunity to play baseball at the professional level for both the Camden Riversharks (Atlantic League) and Quebec Capitales (CanAm League). Considering his dedication to training throughout his baseball career, Mike sought after a career in training athletes, which lead to his desire to attain a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from East Stroudsburg University. While completing his Master’s, Mike interned for the Strength and Conditioning department at the University of Pittsburgh where he got his first taste of working hands on with athletes from several different sports and backgrounds. Following his stint with the University of Pittsburgh, Mike served as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of NCAA Division 1 Siena College, working primarily with the Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Waterpolo and Cross Country teams. Mike is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Mike is a coach that firmly believes in building a solid athletic foundation, while also emphasizing the importance of having the right technique, attitude, and mindset. He is a coach that holds himself to a high standard while also holding his athletes to the highest standard possible.

Gerald Remick- Strength & Conditioning Coach

Gerald Remick has recently completed an internship with Iron Core Athlete and has become our newest strength coach. He has a personal training certification though the American Council on Exercise. He has been passionate about his own training for the past ten years and recently decided to turn that passion into a career. His goal is to use his knowledge of competitive powerlifting to create the healthiest, strongest and most athletic individuals possible to pursue their own ambitions. Continuing his education though the ACE program as well as other avenues is top priority to ensure each athlete gets the best experience possible. Outside of the gym Gerald has spent the past five years building a career in the field of substance abuse treatment, specializing in management and operations. He has worked for two reputable facilities in the area, helped start two recovery residences and continues to advocate for developing projects involved with the treatment of addiction. He also gives back to the local community through marketing, fundraising and hosting events for those less fortunate. Gerald believes in a proper balance of mind, body and spirit to advance athletes on and off the court.